Southern women can’t hold lead

Southern women can’t hold lead

COLLEGE STATION, Texas— The Southern women’s basketball team led by as many as 13 points in the second half before Marshall rallied to a 57-47 victory Sunday in the A&M Classic at Texas A&M’s Reed Arena.

Southern (0-5) opened the second half on an 11-0 run and led 37-24 after Lechell Rush’s layup with 17 minutes, 20 seconds left, then managed 10 points the rest of the way. Marshall (3-2) took the lead for good at 41-39 on Shay Weaver’s 3-pointer with 6:47 left. The Thundering Herd outscored the Jaguars 33-21 in the second half.